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Book Description:"Are you okay?" he asked. Before I could reassure him once more that I
was fine, the stewardess started the safety demonstration. I directed my
attention to her, happy for the diversion. Jeremy and I had spent most
of the day before in small talk and sightseeing, intentionally avoiding
the issues we faced. He was so relieved that I was staying with him that
he made a Herculean effort not to upset me. And later, I had to admit,
that night had been sweet and intimate. But sitting on the plane, I
couldn't forget David's kiss or his haunting blue eyes. I couldn't
forget the look of devastation on his face when he said goodbye at the
elevator. "Go home, Annie," he had said. And I was. I was going home,
hoping that Jeremy and I could rebuild what I had destroyed. I needed
to reach out to Jeremy, reassure him. I needed him to know I still loved
him and was committed to our marriage. When the stewardess finished
talking, I turned to him and gently laid my hand on his cheek. "Thank
you," I said just above a whisper. He looked back in surprise. "Thank
you . . . for what?" "For coming to get me." Instantly his eyes filled
with tears.The trip that was meant to save Annie and Jeremy’s marriage brought it to near ruin. Now Annie has returned home, frightened and confused. Jeremy, too, is frightened—and angry. What will it take to save their marriage?
It’s clear. Jeremy needs to forgive—Annie needs to forget.
A promise is made. A tragedy occurs. A second honeymoon is disrupted. A chance encounter brings David Andrews back into Annie’s life.
Annie is determined to remain faithful. She’s made a promise she intends to keep—Jeremy’s Promise.

EXCERPT from Jeremy's Promise

EXCERPT #1

“Okay, Jeremy,” Terry said,
“Tell her.”

“What?”
Jeremy asked, bewildered.

“Tell
her how you feel about this other man in her life.”

Jeremy
was silent for a long moment. I didn’t know why he hadn’t launched immediately
into a tirade about David Andrews. All I did know was I didn’t want to hear it.

I
wiped the back of my hand across each cheek and slowly raised my head. I looked
across at Jeremy. His face was red and silent tears ran down his cheek.

“Tell
her,” Terry said, gently prodding.

“I’d
rather die than have you be with him,” he said, his voice so strained I had to
hold my breath to hear him. “Thinking of you—with him—it’s like having a
thousand shards of glass lacerate my heart. It’s bleeding me to death.” His lip
quivered.

My Thoughts:

This was a hard book to read. Annie is struggling with her husband's death and having to rehash the past as she reads through Jeremy's journals. I loved the first book in the series, David's Song. My problem is that I really loved David in the book.

This book will take you on an emotional ride. If you've ever had marriage problems or been divorced, you'll be able to relate to the struggles that Annie and Jeremy went through. I guess you have to wonder is...should Annie have went with her heart or her head? What was the right thing to do in the long run? There is a lot of pain that many of the characters went through and we feel it right along with them.

I was surprised when Annie goes on a cruise and meets up with none other than David again. Their relationship continues, even though David is engaged to be married to someone else. A lot happens on the cruise, but they don't get back together. The epilogue though has a surprise at the end, which will lead into the third book of the trilogy called Annie's Choice. I can't wait to read this third book.

Though this book or the trilogy in general is not like your typical sweet romance, it is full of emotion and angst, but you truly get to know the characters. I liked reading Jeremy's Promise and I know anyone who likes a good story will love reading this too.

A.R. Talley, gives you a believable look at the struggle of one couple to reconnect and heal their marriage, with dialog which sweeps you into the moment as if you were there with them, experiencing both their pain and recovery. Kudos to the author who has once again produced a book I couldn't put down, as well as one I felt compelled to read multiple times. ~Donna Dech

Jeremy's Promise second book in a trilogy by A.R. Talley is an awesome, emotional, romantic, highly recommended, well written story with captivating and engaging characters. ~Debbie Ballard

This is not a book I would have picked by myself! I loved it from start to finish! Eagerly waiting for the third book in the trilogy to come out!! I highly recommend this book! ~Goodreads

Author A.R. Talley
A. R. Talley lives in Ohio with her husband Doug and the last of her seven children (the rest have flown the coup.) She loves to cook, read, write, watch movies, play piano, and laugh. Her second favorite vacation involves the British Isles and a small café in Scotland.

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2 comments:

I have always been a mystery fan but in the past year of so I have been receiving some romance and romance suspense novels, and I am still trying to find that perfect author for me. I am looking forward to getting your book to see how it goes, but from all the positive comments I have heard I am sure it will be enjoyed. Cynthia

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